1 in 6 properties are at risk from flooding in Wales

Have you been flooded or do you know someone who has been affected in Wales?

With one in six properties here now at risk of flooding, the chances are the answer is yes.

Over the last three months the news team at Real Radio has been investigating the risk flooding poses to our homes in Wales - looking at the devastating impact it can have.

This week we're running a series of special reports looking at the damage flooding here in Wales can cause, what is being done to help those who have been affected or may be at risk and also what the future holds. Particularly when we're reminded about the impact climate change is having on the weather.

You can hear the special reports daily during our one and five 5 o'clock bulletins. Everyday we'll look at a different aspect of flooding, from those who've been affected to what the future holds.

Thousands of people across Wales have been affected, either at home, work or in schools across Wales. We've spoken to some of them to find out what happened on the day and what it's been like clearing up and sorting out things like insurance and accommodation while their home is repaired. We've heard moving stories about how their memories have literally been washed away in family photographs and their children's drawings. They've spoken about how they've spent months away from their home while everything is replaced.

Rita Ashman's home was flooded in Pontyclun.

Real News reporter Jessica Johnson went to meet her and find out the impact it had:

See the damage flooding caused to Rita's home and others including Anya Owen and David Warlow in Llanelli:

In 2007 St Richard Gwyn Catholic School in Barry was flooded - the resulting damage cost more than half a million pounds.

Hear from Head Teacher Mike Clinch on the impact it had on staff and pupils:

See the damage flooding caused to the school:

We've also interviewed people working for the environment agency here in Wales to find out what's being done to help people at risk and what needs to be done in the future if, as expected issues like flooding are going to get worse.

Real News reporter Jonty Messer takes to the streets of Trehafod with Tito Lopez from the Environment Agency to raise awareness about flooding:

Head to the Environment Agency's website for more information on flooding:

And of course there's information on what you can do to reduce the risk of your home being flooded. Whether it's creating a flood plan with your family or recognising the warning signs of possible flooding, you can find out what you need to know this week here on Real Radio.

Real News has been getting advice from the National Flood Forum.

Hear advice on what to do if your home gets flooded:

We're constantly being reminded about climate change but is this changing the way our weather could behave in the future. If you've got something you want to tell us or a view on flooding you want to share then there are plenty of ways to get in touch too. Just head to the news pages of the website.

For more advice on flooding head to the National Flood Forum:

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